What is the Next Gen ATP Finals 2024 Tournament: All you need to know

By Ajay Gandhar

Ajay Gandhar has been part of Khel Now since 2023 and has covered almost every Olympic sport, but Badminton, Tennis, Football, and Track and Field have his heart.

Published at :December 18, 2024 at 3:28 AM

Modified at :December 18, 2024 at 3:28 AM

ATP has shaken things up by lowering the age limit to 20 and under for this edition.

The Next Gen ATP Finals 2024 is rolling into Jeddah on December 18 with eight rising stars trying to prove they’re the next big thing in tennis.

This year’s tournament is different with ATP shaking things up by lowering the age limit to 20 and under, giving even younger players a shot at glory which wasn’t the case since the tournament debuted in 2017. Till 2023, It used to be for the players 21 and under.

Coming back to this year’s tournament, shake-up in age limit meant that we won’t see the defending champion Hamad Medjedovic in fray, who has aged out that means we’re guaranteed a brand new winner in the version headlined by Arthur Fils, Alex Michelsen, and Jakub Mensik, who represents the next wave of tennis excellence.

As far as previous winners are concerned, it tells a compelling story. Jannik Sinner, now world number one, and Carlos Alcaraz emerged from these very courts. Others like Brandon Nakashima remind us that potential doesn’t always guarantee breakthrough.

That being said, here is all the information you need to know about the tournament:

What is the Next Gen ATP Finals Tournament?

The Next Gen ATP Finals is an annual exhibition tennis tournament for young men professional players that is organized by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) which features the best of the season who are under 20 years old.

When & where will Next Gen ATP Finals 2024 take place?

The Next Gen ATP Finals 2024 are scheduled from December 18 to December 22. The indoor hard-court tournament will be held at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.

Next Gen ATP Finals 2024 Seedings

Arthur Fils
Alex Michelsen
Jakub Mensik
Shang Juncheng
Learner Tien
Luca Van Assche
Nishesh Basavareddy
João Fonseca

What is the tournament format?

Eight players aged 20 or under will compete in Jeddah, split into two groups of four. The top two players from each group will move on to the semi-finals.

Matches will be best of five sets, with each set won by the first player to reach four games.

What is the prize money for Next Gen ATP Finals 2024?

The prize money for the Next Gen ATP Finals totals $2,050,000 (around ₹17 crore). An undefeated champion takes home $526,480 (₹4.4 crore), while a final win is worth $153,000 (₹1.3 crore).

A semi-final win earns $113,500 (₹94 lakh), and each round-robin match victory adds $36,660 (₹30 lakh). Players also receive a $150,000 (₹1.24 crore) participation fee, while alternates earn $15,000 (₹12 lakh).

This structure rewards consistency and excellence throughout the tournament.

Next Gen ATP Finals 2024: Schedule

Main Draw Round-Robin Matches: Wednesday, December 18 – Friday, December 20 (Afternoon and evening sessions)
Semi-final One: Saturday, December 21
Semi-final Two: Saturday, December 21
Final: Sunday, December 22

Where and how to watch live streaming and broadcast of the Next Gen ATP Finals 2024 in India, the USA and the UK?

Indian viewers can watch the Next Gen ATP Finals on Discovery India. In the United States, it will be shown on the Tennis Channel, while fans in the United Kingdom can catch the action on Sky Sports Tennis.

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Ajay Gandhar

Ajay Gandhar has been part of Khel Now since 2023 and has expertise across a wide range of Olympic sports. While his coverage spans the Olympic spectrum, he is passionate about Badminton, Tennis, Football, and Track and Field. Beyond his primary focus areas, Ajay is also an avid kabaddi enthusiast and closely follows the sport.